Qualifying rounds for club championship at Rothesay

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The qualifying rounds for Rothesay Golf Club’s Championship and other associated competitions took place during the course of the weekend.

In round one George Reynolds posted the best scratch score with a 68, beating Scott McAlister on 69 and Graham Bolton on 70.

There followed a number of players a few strokes behind with all eight places up for grabs on Sunday. Scott’s score was also best net of the day (65); George was second best net on 67, and Ryan McKirdy third on 68.

The second day dawned rather wet and murky, and nerves jangling, off went the challengers. Holder Ian White emerged with the best scratch score of the day with a fine 68, closely followed by Jack McKirdy with a 69, Malcolm Brown and Graham Bolton on 72.

Jack McKirdy’s score was the best net (63) followed by Ian White (66) and Stan Gaston and Malcolm Brown on (67).

After the dust had settled the draws for the three knock-out competitions became clear.